Croatia extends from the furthest eastern
edges of the Alps in the north-west to the Pannonian lowlands
and the banks of the Danube in the east; its central region
is covered by the Dinara mountain range, and its southern parts
extend to the coast of the Adriatic Sea.
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FCO Country Advice for Croatia
Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic sea got its name from an ancient port of the
same name. The Adriatic spans from the Balkan to the Apennine
peninsula.
The part belonging to the Republic of Croatia is the east coast
which extends all the way from Prevlaka in the south to cape
Savudrija in the west, including all islands, islets and cliffs
along the coast, and the archipelago of Palagruza (the number
of islands, islets and cliffs is more than 1700). This is a unique
area in Europe for cruising with motor boats, speedboats, or
sailboats, but also for enjoying the underwater world.
Historical facts
Croatia is indeed unique, not only for its crystal clear, clean
blue sea, but also for a thousand years of different cultures
that have replaced each other and sometimes assimilated in
these areas. The Adriatic Sea is not only a deep gulf in the
Mediterranean cut into the Continent of Europe thereby creating
most economical trade route between Europe and the East, it
is also the cradle of ancient civilizations. There is much
material evidence about that which is finally beginning to
come to light, from the depths of Adriatic caves and from the
deep blue sea. The east coast of the Adriatic Sea was inhabited
as early as the beginning of the early Stone Age, and there
is proof that most of the accessible islands were also inhabited
(archaeological findings in caves near the islands of Hvar
and Palagruza, etc.).
Thanks to the favourable geographical characteristics of our
coast, with its numerous bays, inlets and coves, the coastal
belt has ever been a significant mercantile and nautical route.
Weather
There are two climate zones; a temperate continental climate,
locally also a mountainous climate, prevails in the interior,
whereas a pleasant Mediterranean climate prevails along the
Adriatic coast, with an overwhelming number of sunny days,
dry and hot summers, mild and humid winters; average temperature
in the inland: January 0 to 2°C, August 19 to 23°C;
average temperature at the seaside: January 6 to 11°C,
August 21 to 27 °C; the temperature is about 12°C in
winter, and 25°C in summer.
Croatia
driving guide
To enter Croatia, you need a valid driving licence, vehicle registration
document and green card (certificate of insurance). There are
some motorways connecting major inland cities, but normal roads
are usually single-carriageway and are only of satisfactory standard.
The roads tend to be very overcrowded in summer, especially along
the Adriatic coast road (Jadranska Magistrala). Tolls are charged
on the E59 and the E70 out of Zagreb. Speed limits are slightly
higher than most European countries: expressways 130km/h; other
roads 90km/h; built-up areas 60km/h. Police do collect on-the-spot
fines. Petrol stations open from 6am to 8pm, although some stations
on major roads are 24-hour.Please note that school buses and
public transport have the right of way when pulling away from
a stop. You must not pass a bus when passengers are getting on
and off. Do not drive on the tram lines. Do NOT drink and drive.
Be warned – random tests are legal in Croatia. |
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